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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,410.16, 5,113.88 and 1,461

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,410.16, 5,113.88 and 1,461 is: 2,190.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,410.16 : 5,113.88 = 1,461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,410.16/5,113.88 = 1,461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,410.16x = 5,113.88 × 1,461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,410.16x = 7,471,378.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,471,378.68/3,410.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.92

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